How Does Ultrasonic Cleaning Work?

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Ultrasonic cleaning utilizes high-frequency sound waves to create microscopic bubbles in a cleaning solution, which implode and generate intense pressure and temperature, effectively removing contaminants from surfaces. The process relies on cavitation, where sound waves induce rapid pressure changes in the liquid, leading to the agitation of water molecules. This method is widely used for cleaning delicate items such as jewelry, lenses, and electronic components.

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Referring to following video, I would like to know how Ultrasonic clean stuffs.
Does it transfer sound wave to move the water molecules for cleaning?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

 
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oem7110 said:
Referring to following video, I would like to know how Ultrasonic clean stuffs.
Does it transfer sound wave to move the water molecules for cleaning?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions



hi there :)

remember google is your friend, one of the first links is to wikipedia...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrasonic_cleaning

a respectable explanation awaits your discovery :)

Dave
 
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